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PMRS-420 v2.0
User Manual
Date: June, 2017
Manual Version 6.2.0.0

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  • Page 1 PMRS-420 v2.0 User Manual Date: June, 2017 Manual Version 6.2.0.0...
  • Page 2 Jonathan Cain, Aiko Bakker and Jacob Noff and we appreciate their contribution to this manual. Read Me First  Please read this user manual carefully before using your PMRS-420 device to ensure safe and proper use.  The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device.
  • Page 3 INSTRUCTIONS. When turning the unit on:  To turn the PMRS-420 unit on, locate the ON/OFF switch on the side of the unit. Carefully move the switch to the ON position until it clicks and the LED lights turn on.
  • Page 4  The Device supports a current between 5V-12V. When configuring the unit:  The PMRS-420 unit has to be configured prior to operation and later on as well. The configurations are done using the Device Configurator Application on any PC, through the USB Cable provided.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Table of Contents Required Items ..............................5 Included Software .............................. 6 Chapter 1 - Introduction ............................. 8 Document Scope: ..........................8 1-2 Terminology ............................. 8 Introduction ............................9 Sys t em Components ........................9 S y s t e m A rchit ecture: ........................
  • Page 6 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 MRS Monitor Client: ........................36 Chapter 4 – MRS Software Components ......................38 MRS Monitor Client Application: ....................38 4-1-1 S e t ti n g L anguage:........................39 4-1-2 C onnect i ng t h e U n i t t o t h e S e rv e r: ................
  • Page 7 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-3 User/Device Access Permissions Menu: ..................158 4-4-4 Clients Menu ..........................161 4-4-5 Recordings Menu: ......................... 164 4-4-6 Software Updates Menu: ......................166 4-4-7 User Area ............................167 4-4-8 Sleep Management ........................168 4-4-9 License Menu: ..........................
  • Page 8 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Box Contents PMRS Unit Audio In/Out Adapter Video/ Power Adapter GSM Antenna GPS Antenna 5V Power Charger GPIO/PTZ Cable Ethernet Cable USB Cable  The equipment shown in this manual is compatible with the plastic form of the PMRS device.

  • Page 9: Required Items

    A Nano SIM-card (Data Only) from your 4G/3G/ HSPA cellular service provider is required for the unit. The PMRS-420 unit supports most 4G/3G/ HSPA/ EDGE/ GPRS SIM based cellular providers. * It is recommended for the SIM to be of high speed (HSPA or faster) and have a large browsing package –...

  • Page 10: Included Software

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Included Software The following software is included with the PMRS System: MRS Server (Windows Service Program): This is a Web Admin Interface program and is used for setting up your server for MRS/PMRS units to connect to,...
  • Page 11 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 iMRS iPhone Client: iMRS is used for monitoring video/audio/location streams from MRS/PMRS devices, on your iPhone. * A full manual is available for download at: http://www.infodraw.com/support/downloads.php MRS Android Client: MRS Android Client is used for monitoring video/audio/location streams from MRS/PMRS devices, on your Android powered mobile device.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1 Document Scope: This document describes the setup configurations, the features and operational functions of the PMRS-420 Unit. It also provides technical specifications. 1-2 Terminology Below is a list of descriptions for the abbreviated terms used in this manual.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 1-3 Introduction The Infodraw PMRS-420 unit is a portable handheld multimedia streaming and monitoring system from the field. It allows users to stream live video/audio/location from anywhere over wireless cellular networks (4G/3G/ HSPA/ EDGE/ GPRS), cable-LAN or Wi-Fi and can be monitored and controlled from any location upon alarm/ request.

  • Page 14: S Yste M Architecture

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 1-5 S yste m Architecture:  Server Based Architecture: This architecture is based on a server with a fixed IP address. Multiple units can communicate with the server as well as multiple clients.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Hardware Interfaces

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Chapter 2 - Hardware Interfaces Listed below are the explanations of the PMRS Unit’s hardware interfaces. 2-1 Video Input: The unit has a LEMO (Male) input connector which supports the video input. The connector from this plug can connect to 4 different cameras.

  • Page 16: Antennas (External Gsm, Gps And Wifi)

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 2-5 Antennas (External GSM, GPS and WiFi): With this antenna setup, the PMRS unit has three external SMA antenna connectors located on the top side of the unit for External GSM and GPS and Wi-Fi Antennas. Please review the...

  • Page 17: Nano-Sim Card Slot

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 2-6 Nano-SIM Card Slot: The Nano-SIM card slot is located on the back of the unit. Insert the nano-SIM carefully with a screwdriver it is placed underneath the micro SD card slot.

  • Page 18: Micro Sd Slot

    The ON/OFF Switch is located on the side of the unit, in between the Mini USB Input and the Dip Switches. To turn the PMRS-420 unit on, carefully move the switch to the ON position until it clicks and the LED lights turn on. To turn the unit OFF, carefully move the switch back to the OFF position until it clicks and the LED lights turn off.

  • Page 19: Charging The Unit

    Pre-installed Power Outlet WARNING:  Only use Infodraw Chargers to charge the PMRS-420 Unit. Non-Infodraw chargers are not covered by the 1 Year Limited Warranty.  When installing custom 12V Power Outlets directly into vehicle batteries, please...

  • Page 20: Dip Switches

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 2-13 DIP Switches: The PMRS has 2 Dip Switches located on the side of the unit. The dip switches are for setup and operation. The functions of each switch are described below in order from left to right: 1) USB HOST/CLIENT AND CELLULAR OPERATION: i.

  • Page 21: Leds

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 2-14 LEDs: The PMRS has 3 LEDs located on the top side of the unit. The 3 LEDs indicate the following: 1) Green LED – External power is connected – blinks orange when charging battery.

  • Page 22: Gpio/Ptz Cable

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 2-15 GPIO/PTZ Cable: The GPIO/PTZ Cable has several different coloured wires for specific purposes such as PTZ and GPIO. The definitions of the wires are listed below: INDEX COLOR FUNCTION...
  • Page 23 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The GPIO/PTZ Cable Input is located on the bottom side of the PMRS unit. Lock Lever: Press and Hold to unlock before disconnecting. Connect the GPIO/PTZ cable to its correct input shown above. Make sure it is firmly connected.

  • Page 24: Ethernet Cable

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 2-16 Ethernet Cable: The unit comes with an Ethernet cable for using the LAN Interface. The Ethernet (Interface) Cable Input is located on the bottom side of the PMRS unit, next to the GPIO/PTZ Cable Input.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - Installation

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Chapter 3 - Installation MRS Server: There are two programs through which a user can run the MRS server: 1. MRS Service Program (Web Admin Interface Server): This is a Windows Service Program that allows the user to setup a server on any PC or dedicated server and then access and change settings in the server from any location, using the web.
  • Page 26 If a secure TLS (SSL) connection is desired, use the following address: https://serverip:12654/admin  You can create your own certificate (Recommended) or, by default, accept the certificate created by Infodraw R&D.  Infodraw can send documentation regarding creating certificates on demand.
  • Page 27 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The “Server Administrator Login” screen will appear. Every time the server does not identify the browser as the administrator, it requests the user to enter the administrator's password. The initial password is mrs. The...

  • Page 28: I N S T A L L I N G Mrs Monitor-Server A P Pl I Ca T I O N

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 3-1-2 I n s t a l l i n g MRS Monitor-server A p pl i ca t i o n : Preface: the Monitor-Server is simple to install, but lacks some of the most basic features and can only show 1 device at a time.
  • Page 29 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Once the “MRS Monitor Server Application” is installed and opened, to setup the PC to act as a server using Server Based Architecture, follow these instructions: 1) Open the “session” menu on the top left hand side.
  • Page 30 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4) Once the server is running, the status bar on the bottom left hand side of the window should show “Server is listening”. Server Based Architecture is now activated. Units and Clients can now communicate with the server.

  • Page 31: Pmrs Device Configuration

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 PMRS Device Configuration: The PMRS unit is based on embedded hardware/software with built-in cellular network interfaces. The unit must be configured prior to operation. This process includes pointing the unit’s connection settings to the IP address of the server.
  • Page 32 6) For the first time connecting the unit to a PC, the PC will detect new hardware and automatically ask for a driver. Browse for the folder where the MRS driver files are located on your PC. Point the driver setup to Infodraw MRS Driver and install.
  • Page 33 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 3-2-1-1 Driver Installation for Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32Bit):  In Windows XP after connecting the device and opening the Driver menu, choose Download and install driver.  In other 32-bit Operating systems please follow these instructions: - Open the MRS device Configurator program.
  • Page 34 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 When the PC is connected to a device (With the USB cable): a) Open the Infodraw Multimedia folder. b) Right-click on the Infodraw MRS Device file. b) Choose the update driver option.
  • Page 35 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 a) Click the “Search for the best driver in these locations” option. b) Tick the “Include this location in the search” option. c) Press the Browse button and search for the folder where the MRS driver files are stored on your PC.
  • Page 36 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 3-2-1-2 Driver Installation for Windows Vista & 7 (64Bit): * Open the Driver menu. * Choose Test mode * Restart your PC * After restarting, in the bottom-right side of the...
  • Page 37 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0  If the driver setup doesn’t automatically open, follow these instructions to install the Drivers manually: a)On your desktop, right-click on “Computer”. Select the “Properties” option. In the “System” window, select “Device Manager”...
  • Page 38 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 If the device appears as an "Unknown Device" - please connect the USB cable to another USB port or to a USB hub until the device is identified. The “Update Driver Software” window will Browse your computer and choose the folder where the MRS drivers are located.

  • Page 39: I N I T I A L Con Figura Tion Of T H E Mrs D E Vi C E

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 3-2-2 I n i t i a l Con figura tion of t h e MRS D e vi c e 1. After installing the drivers and activating the device in configuration mode (DIP switches 1 &...

  • Page 40: Mrs Monitor Client

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 MRS Monitor Client: The MRS Monitor Client can be set up on any PC/Laptop using Windows XP or later. To setup the “MRS Monitor Client Application”, follow these instructions: 1. Run the “Setup_MRS_Client.msi” file.
  • Page 41 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Once the MRS Monitor Client application is installed and opened, to setup the PC/Laptop to act as a client, follow these instructions: 1) Open the “session” menu on the top left hand side.

  • Page 42: Chapter 4 - Mrs Software Components

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Chapter 4 – MRS Software Components MRS Monitor Client Application: The MRS Monitor Client Application is used for connecting to the server to monitor and control MRS/PMRS units. This application has all the...

  • Page 43: S E T Ti N G L Anguage

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-1 S e t ti n g L anguage: The MRS Monitor Application supports 18 different languages. Follow these instructions to change the language of the application: 1. Open the “Session” menu at the top left-hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 44: C Onnecti Ng T H E Unit T O T H E Server

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-2 C onnecti ng t h e Unit t o t h e Server: 1) Insert the SIM card into the PMRS Unit. 2) Ensure the GSM/GPS Antennas are connected to the unit.
  • Page 45 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 A new tree will appear under the PMRS device name on the left-hand side. The tree contains information regarding the unit’s features as defined inside the unit. The descriptions of the features are listed below:...

  • Page 46: Ewing Video

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-3 Vi ewing Video Before viewing a video channel, it must be enabled. In order to enable a specific channel, point the cursor over the channel and right click. Alternatively open the action menu at the top of the screen, then select the “Enable”...
  • Page 47 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Double clicking on an open video stream expands the size to full screen. Double clicking again returns it to the previous setting. If the video looks like it is not...
  • Page 48 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The viewing area can be split into 1, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16 or 20 viewing channels. To change the number of channels viewed on the screen, open the “View” menu at the top of the window and select the desired number of channels.
  • Page 49 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-3-1 Video Properties: Right clicking on an open video stream, opens a small menu. Select “Properties”. Selecting a specific video channel on the left hand side of the screen and pressing F3 brings up the same “Video...
  • Page 50 The Bit Rate can be set to any number from 10kbit/s to 2Mbit/s. Interlaced DO NOT enable this feature on the PMRS-420 units. Rotate Rotate the video channel to a 0/90/180/270 degree angle.
  • Page 51 When determining the bitrate in the video parameter please consider the SIM card package provided to you by your cellular provider, please consider the amount of data the unit will consume. The table below provides an example of a PMRS-420 unit’s mobile data consumption when streaming continuously.
  • Page 52 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-3-2 Multiple Video Encoders: The encoder is the image size, frame rate and bit rate of the video channel. By default, the same encoder is used for viewing and recording the video channel. Different video encoders can be applied for viewing the video channel and recording the video channel.
  • Page 53 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 3) Enter in the desired “Image Size”, “Frame Rate” and “Bit rate”. 4) In the “Destination” list box, select “Recording”.
  • Page 54 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 5) Enter in the desired “Image Size”, “Frame Rate” and “Bit rate”. Once you have finished, press “OK”. The video encoder will now be different when viewing the video channel and when recording the video channel.
  • Page 55 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-3-3 Video Frame Text: To activate the video frame text, tick the “Frame Text” option, located at the bottom-right hand side of the video properties window. Tick the “Write Location” option to include the GPS Co-Ordinates of the unit in the video frame text.

  • Page 56: O T Her Options

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-4 O t her Options The user can change and control the device from the MRS Monitor: Right clicking on a PMRS device name, brings up a menu with the following...

  • Page 57: De Vi C E L Ocation

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5 De vi c e L ocation: The PMRS unit has built-in GPS location functionality, which transmits the position of the unit to any connected client. To activate GPS, you need to select “Activate GPS” in the configuration software of the unit (MRS Device Configurator).
  • Page 58 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-1 System Level Map: To view the system level map, double click on “Locations” under “My Monitor”. You will now be able to see all devices on one full screen map as moving icons. If there are...
  • Page 59 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-2 Device Level Map: To view the device level map, double click on “Location” under a specific PMRS device tree. You can also open this “Location” tree to see the GPS Co-ordinates.
  • Page 60 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-3 Map Views: The GPS map can be viewed in 4 ways. Map View Terrain View Satellite View Satellite View (with labels) To change the view of the map, select one out of the four options on the top right hand corner of the map window.
  • Page 61 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-4 Video over Map: To view a video channel over the map, click on a floating icon. A menu will appear with a list of all that device’s video channels. Click on the desired channel to open the video...
  • Page 62 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-5 GPS Location History: GPS Location history of all devices is stored on any connected monitor. The location history is stored per day and per device. You can view the GPS location history by opening the “view”...
  • Page 63 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-6 GPS Location Settings: The Location settings include the event alarm settings and settings for recording location on monitor. The location event alarm that can be set for each individual device is triggered once the device moves a certain pre-set distance away from its current position on the map.
  • Page 64 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 To activate the location event alarm, right click on the “Location” icon under the specific PMRS device tree and select “Set Events”. Tick the “Max Distance From Point” box. Enter in the desired...
  • Page 65 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Recording location on Monitor The monitor can be set to record location and to track changes in location throughout time. Double click on the location icon under the Monitor tree.
  • Page 66 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-7 Device Speed Over Map: The speed of each connected PMRS unit can be viewed over the GPS map in km/h. The speed will only be displayed if the unit is moving.
  • Page 67 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 When using Open Street Maps, open the full screen map and click on the floating icon on to bring up the device speed.
  • Page 68 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-5-8 Geo-Fencing Preface: The geo-fencing feature allows users to create geographic zones from which entry and/or exit can trigger a variety of notifications. How to create a zone: Step 1: Open the MRS monitor and connect it to the same server you have connected your PMRS device.
  • Page 69 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Step 7. Choose notifications: After clicking on Entry or Exit, choose which notification you want triggered and click OK. Step 8. delineate the geo-fence: Mark the different boarder points of the Geo-fence, after the points are marked a geo- fence is created and it will be filled with the color that has been chosen before.

  • Page 70: Audio

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-6 Audio The PMRS unit supports Audio In/Out streaming to any connected client. 4-1-6-1 Computer Audio Properties: You can change the settings of your computer’s speakers/microphone using the MRS Monitor application.
  • Page 71 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Microphone: Right click on the “Microphone is off” item under “My Monitor”. Then select “Properties”. The “Select Audio Input Device” window will appear. The descriptions of the settings are listed below.
  • Page 72 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-6-2 Audio Streaming: Audio In: Double clicking on the “Audio In 1” channel opens the audio stream of just the Microphone on the PMRS device to the speakers on the PC.
  • Page 73 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-6-3 Unit Audio Properties: Right click on the “Audio In 1” channel or the “Audio Out 1” channel and select “Properties”. This will open the “Audio Properties window”. Here you can change the unit’s audio parameters: Name: Allows you to rename the audio channel.
  • Page 74 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-6-4 Unit Audio Controls: You can adjust the volume of the PMRS Unit’s Audio In/Out channels in the “Controls” window. Follow these instructions to do so: Right click on either the “Audio In 1” channel or the “Audio Out 1” channel of the PMRS unit.

  • Page 75: Recording

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7 Recording Recordings can be stored either inside the unit on a micro SD card (Device Recording) or on each computer that is connected to the video stream (Local Recording). Both types of recordings can be applied at the same time by activating them one by one.
  • Page 76 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The “Local Recorder Settings” window will appear. The descriptions of the “Local Recorder Settings” are listed below. Items: Descriptions: This is the folder where all your local monitor recordings will be Directory stored.
  • Page 77 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Delete old files to free If you tick “Delete old files to free space”, then the oldest space recorded files in the folder will be overwritten when the total folder storage capacity goes under 10%.
  • Page 78 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-2 Local Recording: To record a video channel locally on your PC/laptop, follow these instructions: 1) Select the channel that you want 2) Open the Action Menu and to record by clicking on the channel...
  • Page 79 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After you enable the recording action, the corresponding message will appear at the top of the video channel (“M”). This message means that local recording has commenced successfully. To view and play local recordings, open the “Recordings” tree on the left hand side of the screen under “My Monitor”.
  • Page 80 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-3 Device Recording: To record a video channel on the Micro SD card in the PMRS device, follow these instructions: 1) Select the channel that you want 2) Open the Action Menu and enable to record by clicking on the channel the recording by clicking on "Record...
  • Page 81 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After you enable the recording action, the corresponding message will appear at the top of the video channel (“D”). This message means that device recording has commenced successfully. Once device recording is enabled, the channel will record all the time even if there is no connection with the server.
  • Page 82 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Right click on the desired recording and select “Download”. The recorded file will download to your PC/laptop over the cellular network. Once the file has downloaded successfully, you will see this message.
  • Page 83 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 To play the file, simply locate it in the “Recordings” tree again and double click on it to play it in the MRS Monitor Player. The device recorded file will also be saved in your recordings folder on your PC/laptop.
  • Page 84 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-4 Remote Server Recording: Video/audio streams can be recorded on the server machine, remotely from any location, using the MRS Monitor Client Application. Follow these instructions to do so: 1) Select the channel that you want...
  • Page 85 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After you enable the recording action, the corresponding message will appear at the top of the video channel (“S”). This message means that Server recording has commenced successfully. The recorded files will be stored in the Server’s Local Recordings folder and can be accessed and viewed from there.
  • Page 86 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The AV player will upload and will play the recording you have created.
  • Page 87 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-5 Recording Snapshots When recording, the monitor provides Snapshots beneath the video channel every 3 seconds. Clicking those snapshots will activate a playback that will commence from the point the snapshot was taken and will continue until the recording that existed from the activation of the playback - ends.
  • Page 88 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-7 Audio Recording: To record the audio channel on the PMRS device, follow these instructions: 1) Select the audio channel for 2) Open the Action Menu and enable recording by clicking on the “Audio In the recording by clicking on “Record...
  • Page 89 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-8 Synchronized Video and Audio Recording: To record video and audio together, follow these instructions: 1) Select the PMRS device on the left hand side of the screen. 2) Open the “Action” menu and...
  • Page 90 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 3) The “Attach Channels” menu window will open. Select the video channel from the “Video Channel” list box. 4) Select the Audio channel from the “Audio Channel” list box. Then Press “OK”.
  • Page 91 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-9 SMB Recording (External Storage Device): The PMRS unit is able to record in the device (Device Recording) on two formats: 1) On a Micro SD card, which is inserted into its slot in the device.
  • Page 92 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 8) Go to the “Recording” menu of the Device Configurator. a) Under “Remote File System”, Change the “type” to “SMB” from the list box. b) In the “Address” box, enter the address of the folder on your external network storage device that you want the recordings saved to.
  • Page 93 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After pressing “Write to Device”, the status at the bottom left hand side of the application will show: “Parameters Saved”. After the parameters are saved, open the “File” menu and select “Shutdown Device”.
  • Page 94 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-10 Recorded Files Digital Signature: A digital signature can be added to the recorded video to guarantee the integrity of the files. This can be enabled in: 1) The Device Configurator Application for “Device Recordings”.
  • Page 95 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 For Local Monitor Recordings: a) In the MRS Monitor Application, right click on the “Recordings” item on the left hand side under the “My Monitor” tree. Select “Properties”. b) The “Local Recorder Settings” will appear.
  • Page 96 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-11 Recorded Files Encryption: The recorded files can be encrypted with a user defined encryption code. This can be enabled in: 1) The Device Configurator Application for “Device Recordings”. 2) The MRS Monitor server/client Application for “Local Monitor Recordings”.
  • Page 97 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 For Local Monitor Recordings Encryption: a) In the MRS Monitor Application, right click on the “Recordings” item on the left hand side under the “My Monitor” tree. Select “Properties”. b) The “Local Recorder Settings” will appear.
  • Page 98 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-7-12 Recording History in Graphic Format: All recordings can be viewed graphically per day and per device in the “Historic Activity” window of the MRS Monitor Application. Open the “View” menu and select “Historic Activity”.

  • Page 99: Vmd

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-8 VMD: The PMRS unit supports VMD (Visual Motion Detection) which can be configured for individual video channels. VMD is used to alarm viewing clients and to send SMS (refer to “SMS Alerts from...
  • Page 100 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Play Use this option to play a custom sound, once motion is detected. Click the “Browse” button to search for an audio file on your PC. (.wav, .mp3, .wma formats are supported.)
  • Page 101 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Under the video channel’s name, the following message will appear: “No motion detected”. This means VMD is now activated. Once there is motion past the camera, the following message will appear under the video channel’s name on the left...
  • Page 102 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Motion Detection will still be active even if the video channel is closed. Once motion is detected, the trigger actions predefined in the VMD settings menu will commence accordingly. When VMD is triggered, the...
  • Page 103 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-8-1 VMD Configuration To configure the VMD, enter the properties menu after right-clicking. Output Port: in order to activate a switch when VMD is triggered change the Output port to the switch you choose to activate and change the Detection value to 1.

  • Page 104: Gpio (Sensors A N D Sw Itches)

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-9 GPIO (Sensors a n d Sw itches) : The PMRS unit has 5 input and 4 output ports. The GPIO ports are at TTL level. The GPIO connections are built in to the PMRS unit. The first input port is the alarm button which is imbedded in the side of the device.
  • Page 105 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 GPIO Trigger Actions: Descriptions: Beep Enable this option to cause a beeping sound on the MRS Monitor Application, once a GPIO alarm is activated. Display Device Location Brings up the unit location on the GPS map, once a GPIO alarm is activated.
  • Page 106 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Output switches: The PMRS unit has 2 GPIO Output Switch ports. External peripheral devices (such as alarms, external sirens etc.) can be connected to these output ports and then set to trigger a variety of actions once activated. The GPIO Output Switch ports are at TTL Level.

  • Page 107: Sms Fr Om Device

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-10 SMS fr om Device: The unit can send a SMS alert to any number of mobile phones as a result of a VMD trigger, GPIO trigger or a location event trigger. Messages can be written in any language. The contact details must be supplied in the SMS settings window, located on the left hand side of the screen.
  • Page 108 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Under “Events” select the desired triggers from which an SMS will be sent. Contact Alarm = GPIO events Motion Detection = VMD events Location Events = GPS events In the “Common Message”...
  • Page 109 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Insert a “Name” and “Phone Number” at the bottom of the window. If you own a Smartphone, enable the “Send Image” option to attach a still-picture of the video stream to the SMS.

  • Page 110: Photo Snapshots

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-11 Photo Snapshots: Photo stills can be taken of any open video stream on the MRS Monitor Application. Follow these instructions to do so: Right click on an open video stream and select “Save Image”.

  • Page 111: Session

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-12 Session: A session is set of parameters which defines the current state of the MRS monitor application. A session includes any open channels and channel parameters. A session can be saved to a file and reloaded at any time.

  • Page 112: Neighbourhood

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-13 Neighbourhood: In the MRS Monitor Server Application: In the MRS Monitor Server Application, the user can view details of all connected MRS/PMRS devices and clients under the “Neighbourhood” tree. The details include IP addresses, Software Versions and Tolerance (CT).
  • Page 113 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-1-14 C o m m u n i c a t i o n : The communication node allows users to see their available connections: Bluetooth, Local area, wireless and its loopback (computer ID).
  • Page 114 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-2 MRS AV Player Application: The MRS AV Player Application is used for viewing recorded video/audio files, verifying digital signatures on recorded files and decrypting recorded files. 1) Run the “Setup_MRS_AV_Player.msi” file.
  • Page 115 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-2-1 P laying R e c o r d e d Files: There are three formats that recorded files are saved in: Recording Type: Format: Video H264 Audio Synchronized Video and Audio ...
  • Page 116 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The recording playback can be speeded up or slowed down. To do so, open the “Effects” menu and select “Speed”. The “Set Playback Speed” window will appear. The descriptions of the...
  • Page 117 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-2-2 V er if yin g D i g it a l S i gnat ur es: The digital signature authenticates the recording as one that was recorded by the MRS system (a MRS/PMRS device, an MRS Monitor application or a MRS Service).
  • Page 118 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-2-3 D e c r yp t i n g R ec o rd e d Files: If a recorded file is encrypted with a code, it must be decrypted in the MRS AV Player before you can view it.

  • Page 119: Mrs Device Configurator Application

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 MRS Device Configurator Application:  Tool tips are available in the MRS configurator to explain different functions. When pressing on them. 1) After the MRS USB driver installation is complete, open the Device Configurator application.

  • Page 120: De Vi C E Identif Icati On

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-1 De vi c e Identif icati on Device Identification Parameters: Descriptions: Software Version This is the current version of the PMRS unit’s firmware. Device Name This is the name of the PMRS device that will appear when connected to the server/clients.

  • Page 121: C Onnecti On

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-2 C onnecti on Connection Parameters: Descriptions: No server If the “No server” option is checked, the PMRS unit will not connect to anything. Remote server IP Here you can update the IP address of your server, in the “Remote server”...
  • Page 122 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Connection Menu (continued): Connection Parameters: Descriptions: Multiple Connections This feature allows the connection of the PMRS device to connect to more than one server at activation. Enable the “Multiple Connections” option and press the “Manage”...

  • Page 123: M Odem

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-3 M odem Modem Parameters: Descriptions: None This option turns the wireless cellular modem off. Manual This option allows you to configure the settings of the cellular provider in use manually.
  • Page 124 To add an extra command, click the “+” button. Enter the correct lines of code, which should be obtained from Infodraw or your local Infodraw dealer. Then press “OK”...

  • Page 125: L O C A L N E Twork

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-4 L o c a l N e twork 4-3-4-1 Connect Through LAN Follow these instructions to set up the LAN function on the PMRS: 1) Open the “Device Configurator” Application.
  • Page 126 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 7) Go to the “Local Network” menu on the left hand side. Under the “Address Configuration Method” menu, select “DHCP”. After inputting the above settings, the configuration must be saved into the unit.
  • Page 127 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After pressing this key, the status at the bottom left hand side of the application will show: “Parameters Saved”. After the parameters are saved, open the “File” menu and select “Shutdown Device”.

  • Page 128: Wireless Lan

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-4-2 PMRS Device as Router: The PMRS unit can act as a 3G or 4G Router. Follow these instructions for setup: 1) Connect the unit to the “Device Configurator”. 2) Go to the LAN menu.
  • Page 129 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Wireless LAN Parameters: Descriptions: Enable Wireless-LAN Allows your TMRS device connectivity to the WiFi network Network Identifier The username of the network (SSID). Network Passphrase The password of the network, available on PCs or smartphones connected to the network.
  • Page 130 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-5-1 Wi-Fi Router The PMRS device can also act as a WiFi router and give internet access to any WiFi enabled devices in range. The process is simple: 1. Insert a SIM card and connect to a GSM antenna 2.

  • Page 131: Sim

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-6 SIM Parameters: Descriptions: Here you can update the PIN numbers for the SIM card in use. Some SIM cards require a PIN number but most don’t. The PIN number is obtained from your cellular provider.

  • Page 132: Openvpn

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-7 OpenVPN The PMRS unit supports OpenVPN. OpenVPN is a robust and configurable VPN (Virtual Private Network) daemon which can be used to securely link the PMRS and the MRS server on private networks using an encrypted tunnel over the Internet.
  • Page 133 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The OpenVPN Client can be configured in two ways. Manual configuration, or import from an OpenVPN client configuration file. Manual configuration Step 1: Open the “VPN” Tab in the Device configurator program.
  • Page 134 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Step 3: In the “External Address” fill in the OpenVPN External server network IP Address When select the option “Security” the next window will appear. In this window - fill in the necessary OpenVPN certificates, Private Key, CA Certificates and Authentication.
  • Page 135 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Import OpenVPN Configuration file It’s also possible to import an OpenVPN configuration file, or copy paste the configuration from an OpenVPN configuration file. Select “Use configuration file” In the following window you can...
  • Page 136 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Enable OpenVPN Open the modem tab in the Device configurator. To enable the VPN connectivity select “Enable VPN” in the Modem Configuration window.

  • Page 137: Sms

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-8 SMS Parameters: Descriptions: Connection SMS Number This feature is good for when using the PMRS device as a server with a variable external IP address given by the cellular provider. Every time the device connects to the cellular network, it will send an SMS to this phone number containing the new IP address.
  • Page 138 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Commands can be sent to the PMRS unit (SIM Card Number) remotely by SMS. There are 3 orders that can be sent: 1) Reset device 2) Change Server IP 3) PMRS Status – provides PMRS IP and battery status and signal strength.

  • Page 139: Gpio

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-9 GPIO GPIO Parameters: Descriptions: Input Port - Port Selection Change the settings of the Input Sensors that are connected to your device. The external Input ports are at TTL level.
  • Page 140 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The PMRS unit has 6 GPIO Input Sensor ports. Internal sensors (accelerometer and magnetometer) as well as external peripheral devices (such as alarms, motion/impact sensors etc.) can be connected to these Input ports and then set to trigger a variety of actions once activated.
  • Page 141 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After inputting the above settings, the configuration must be saved into the unit. This is done by opening the File menu and clicking “Write To Device” (The candle icon). After pressing “Write to Device”, the status at the...
  • Page 142 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Once you activate the PMRS unit, the Input sensors will be at TTL “Active high” or “Active Low” as defined in the Device Configurator. In order to trigger an Input signal you need to close a connection between the following wires on the “GPIO/PTZ Cable”:...

  • Page 143: Recording

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-10 Recording Recording Parameters: Descriptions: File System Optimizations This feature should always be disabled unless told otherwise. Verify Writes This feature should always be disabled unless told otherwise. Speed Test Measures the speed of the of the connected storage device.
  • Page 144 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Record Media Events Record on device all communication between the device and the monitor, Every time a video channel is opened the recording will commence. Recording file types Choose for each kind of recording, its default type. Choose between .avi, .flv and .h264(raw).

  • Page 145: L Ocatio N

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-11 L ocatio n GPS Parameters: Descriptions: Activate GPS This option allows you to enable/disable the GPS capability. Reset GPS This option, if enabled, resets the GPS every time the system shuts down, thus clearing the unit's memory of old satellite information.

  • Page 146: Ptz

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-12 PTZ PTZ Parameters: Descriptions: Here you can setup the PTZ control of the PMRS unit. Press the “Add” button to add the “Video Channel” and “Camera ID”. As the PMRS unit only has one video channel, set the “Video Channel”...
  • Page 147 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The PMRS system supports PTZ control. The user can control the Pan/Tilt/Zoom of the PTZ camera according to its ability. The PMRS system supports PTZ cameras using PELCO D and Visca Protocol.
  • Page 148 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After you have configured the PTZ settings of the PMRS unit in the Device Configurator, the same settings must be applied to the PTZ camera itself. On the PTZ camera, set the ID number to 1 and the Baud Rate to the same rate as you set the unit as.
  • Page 149 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Camera positions can be saved as presets for future viewing. Follow these instructions: Move the camera to the desired position using the yellow ball. Enter in a name for that position in the “Name”...

  • Page 150: Licens In G

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-13 Licens in g Licensing Parameters: Descriptions: Add License Here you can add licenses to the PMRS unit. For example: A secure session Encryption License, to secure all the transmitted data from the unit to the server/clients.
  • Page 151 If you want to activate encryption on an existing unit that you already have, you will need to get an encryption license code. The license code is based on the ‘Hardware Identifier number’ of your unit. Speak to your local Infodraw dealer about obtaining Encryption License codes. To activate the encryption, follow these instructions: 1) Go to the ‘Licensing’...
  • Page 152 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 5) Once the license in ‘Active’, go to the “Connection” menu tab of the “Device Configurator”. 6) You will now be able to tick the “Secure” box. Tick this “Secure” box to encrypt the data streaming from the unit to the server.
  • Page 153 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After the parameters are saved, open the “File” menu and select “Shutdown Device”. You will then see the following status at the bottom left-hand side of the screen: “Device disconnected”.

  • Page 154: Upgrade

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-14 Upgrade Upgrade Parameters: Descriptions: Here you can upgrade the unit’s firmware. Use external power and not just battery power when upgrading the unit. DO NOT INTERUPT THE UPGRADE PROCESS.
  • Page 155 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 The MRS/PMRS unit’s firmware can be downloaded and automatically upgraded into the unit using the “Device Configurator Application”. To do so, follow these instructions: 1) Open the “Device Configurator” Application.

  • Page 156: Lo G

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4) Once the firmware has been downloaded, a pop-up will appear asking you to commence programming. Click ‘OK’ 5) The firmware programming will commence. DO NOT interrupt the programming. Ensure that the unit is being charged when upgrading the firmware.

  • Page 157: Mrs C Onf I Gur A T Or I N I T I A L Setup

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-3-16 MRS C onf i gur a t or I n i t i a l Setup For ordinary initial setup of the PMRS unit, usually you will only need to change the...
  • Page 158 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 After the parameters are saved, open the “File” menu and select “Shutdown Device”. You will then see the following status at the bottom left-hand side of the screen: “Device disconnected”.

  • Page 159: Mrs Service Program

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4 MRS Service Program: Main Menu The web administration interface contains the following configuration pages: Administrator Menu: Login: Restarts the server program. Change Password: Allows you to change the password. It is important to change the password at first activation.
  • Page 160 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Clients Menu: Management: Controls how the server manages clients. Traffic Summary: Displays the incoming and outgoing data summary. Connected Devices: Lists the devices which are connected to the server. Connected Users: Lists the users which are connected to the server.

  • Page 161: Administrator Menu

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-1 Administrator Menu: Login Page: Enter the correct administrator's password and click on “Login”. This will take you back to the main menu page. Change Password Page: To change the administrator password,...

  • Page 162: Logging Menu

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-2 Logging Menu: Latest Log Messages Page: This page will let you view the server's latest log messages. It displays the time (and date), the message, and its parameters. Click on “Refresh” to refresh this page.
  • Page 163 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 There are 8 different access levels. Here are the activities which are permitted to each of these levels: Level of Permission/ Location Forbidden Searchable Aware Passive Active Advanced Administrative Aware...
  • Page 164 Each device is distinguished from another by a unique ID number which is given to it by Infodraw, but can be changed by the user. The device ID of a device can be found and changed (if desired) in the “Device Identification”...

  • Page 165: Clients Menu

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0  Default User Access: Assigns different permission levels to different users - works along the same parameters as the Default Device access. User Device Access Page: The User Device Access Page allows you to assign specific users to specific devices.
  • Page 166 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Traffic Summary Page: This page displays a summary of the general data that passes through the server. It gives information about the received data rate and the sent data rate for observing the server's currently consumed bandwidth.
  • Page 167 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 File Uploads Page: This page lists the active file uploads: Downloading client's IP address as seen from the server, file path and progress information. It is activated when upgrading the firmware of the PMRS device via Server.

  • Page 168: Recordings Menu

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-5 Recordings Menu: One of the features of the MRS system is the ability to record on the server. The ‘Recording’ section in the ‘MRS Service’ gives the ability to control the settings of those recordings...
  • Page 169 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Recordings List: This page lists the active or scheduled recordings on the server. A recording is considered active if the recorded capture device is connected to the server, or scheduled if the recorded capture device is disconnected from the server.

  • Page 170: Software Updates Menu

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-6 Software Updates Menu: Updating device firmware can be accomplished remotely via the server, through the “Software Updates" feature of the MRS Service program. Software Updates List Page: This page lists the update files to be sent to devices in order to upgrade their firmware.

  • Page 171: User Area

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-7 User Area File Type Description pmrs-202-A_B_C_D.tgz PMRS-420 device firmware User area allows users that are not the administrator to make changes to some server settings without the intervention of the administrator.

  • Page 172: Sleep Management

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-8 Sleep Management If you want your device to save power and to open remotely when you tell it to or in a pre-set date, please enact the following instructions in order to impose a sleep regiment on your PMRS device.
  • Page 173 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0  Wake up in regular intervals: device will wake up every set time and look for a signal, a window will open in the MRS Service program. If a device wakes after the pre-set time period is over (5 minutes for example) and the sleep regiment is not removed - it will return to sleep.
  • Page 174 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 * Operation limit: Choose between commencing a deep sleep mode for the PMRS device or taking the modem offline. * Wake up daily: The device will set up at set hour after the sleep regime is set.
  • Page 175 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-8-1 Modem offline-mode The modem-offline mode is a new feature of the MRS system, its purpose is to save power while the PMRS device continues its local recordings offline.  This feature is a pay-to-use feature and license needs to be acquired and installed.
  • Page 176 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0  After these steps are taken the modem will go offline until the sleep regiment is removed or wake up time has arrived (in case of a wakeup date), but will not cancel the local recordings that are at play.

  • Page 177: License Menu

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-4-9 License Menu: License List Page: This page lists the pay-per-use server's licenses and indicates the number of allowed devices. A server without a license supports up to one device. For more than 1 device, a license is required.

  • Page 178: Mrs Monitor Application

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 MRS Monitor Application: The MRS Monitor Server Application is used for monitoring and controlling MRS/PMRS units. It can also be used for setting up a server for MRS/PMRS units and clients to connect to.

  • Page 179: Per Mis Sions

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-5-1 Per mis sions In general each device and user can be defined with a password for authentication in the server. Permission can be defined for users, devices and the connection between users and devices.
  • Page 180 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Default Access Menu: Here you can define the users default access level of all devices which have not been assigned to a specific user in the “User Device Access” menu or have not been assigned an access level in the “Default Device Access”...
  • Page 181 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Devices Menu: Each device can be defined in the server with a password. (The password is for authentication only). To create a new device password, select “Add”. The “Device” window will open. Enter in the “Device ID”...
  • Page 182 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Your new “User Name”, “Device ID” and “Access Level” will now appear in the list. This now means that this specific user is assigned to that specific device. To edit the applied setting, highlight the user and select the “Change”...

  • Page 183: S O F T W A R E Upgrading

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 4-5-2 S o f t w a r e Upgrading: The simplest ways to upgrade the MRS Software Applications and the PMRS unit firmware are listed below. The four main applications (MRS Monitor Server, MRS Monitor Client, MRS Device Config and MRS AV Player) can be upgraded in each application.
  • Page 184 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 2) A newer version (if available) of the application will automatically download. 3) You will then be prompted to install the new software. Follow the installation instructions to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 185: Other Clients

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Other Clients: The MRS system supports an iPhone client, an Android client, Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 clients. The manual for these clients is available at: http://www.infodraw.com/support/downloads.php Under the Smartphone clients and Airself section.

  • Page 186: Chapter 5 - Technical Specifications

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Chapter 5 - Technical Specifications Below are the technical specifications for the PMRS system. PMRS Unit Specifications Processor Processor Davinci 368 432MHz (Texas Instruments) Data Network Supported Air Interfaces 4G/LTE/ HSUPA/ HSDPA/ 3G/ EDGE/ WCDMA...
  • Page 187 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Audio Audio Input Line in Line in through Audio Splitter Cable Audio output Line out Line out through Audio Splitter Cable Audio compression GPS Receiver Built-in Updates every few seconds Frequency Band 1575.42 MHz...
  • Page 188 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Power Power Input 5V-12V AC/DC to 5V adapters Power consumption 1000-1500mAh while streaming Battery Built-in/ Lithium 4200mAh (plastic) Power output DC 5v output to camera DC Male Connector (through video/power splitter cable)

  • Page 189: Mrs Software Specifications

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 MRS Software Specifications: Software: Type: Use: Compatible Operating Systems: MRS Server (Web Admin Windows Service Program Server Program Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Interface): Windows Server 2008/2012 MRS Monitor Server: Windows Application Server Program/...

  • Page 190: Mrs Server Technical Requirements

    15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 MRS Server Technical Requirements: Server Components Requirements (Minimum) Server Machine Processor (PC/ Laptop/ 5-core processor Dedicated Server) (The more units/clients connected to the server, the better the processor will need to be).
  • Page 191 15 June, 2017 INFODRAW R&D PMRS-420 (v2.0) User Manual v6.2.0.0 Chapter 6 – Support  For FAQ please visit our help centre at (common help section): http://www.infodraw.com/support/help_centre.php Contact Us: Infodraw Israel R&D LTD (Global Headquarters) 14 Aba-Hillel St. Ramat-Gan, Israel Tel: +972-3-6127434 Email: info@infodraw.com...

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